COVID-19 Information
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.
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DV-2024 Program Instructions Available – Read Now
DV-2024 Program instructions are now available. The English version of the DV-2024 Program Instructions in PDF format is the only official version.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – Vote in 2022 U.S. Elections
The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania encourages all U.S. citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the upcoming November 8, 2022 midterm elections.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – Updated Worldwide Caution
U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (June 13, 2022)
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (June 13, 2022) Location: Countrywide Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the …
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Humanitarian Assistance and Visa Information for Ukrainians who have Evacuated to Lithuania
Important! Humanitarian Assistance and Visa Information for Ukrainians who have Evacuated to Lithuania
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens – Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports
If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until March 31, 2022.
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania
Lithuania – Travel Advisory Level lowered from Level 4 to a Level 3 – Reconsider Travel to Lithuania due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Lithuania due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. There are restrictions in place …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania
Location: Lithuania Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania October 23, 2020 Location: U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania Event: A demonstration in support of President Trump is planned on Saturday, October 24th from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in front of U.S. Embassy Vilnius. The event is expected to include up to 15 people. The U.S. Embassy’s Regional …
Read More» As of July 15, U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania, is resuming certain immigrant and certain non-immigrant visa services.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (July 22, 2020)
Detailed information about cross border movement, transit through the territory of Lithuania, and self-isolation rules from July 22 onward, including an interactive map is available at:
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (July 16, 2020)
Effective July 16, Lithuania ended the nationwide quarantine but kept the state of emergency. Face masks are recommended in public transport, events in closed public spaces, and in other places where it is not possible to maintain a safe distance between people.
Read More» The U.S. Department of State is going paperless!
The U.S. Department of State is going paperless! Immigrant Visa (IV) packets are now transmitted electronically to Customs and Border Protection and are accessible at the U.S. Port of Entry.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (June 19, 2020)
Effective June 17, Lithuania ended the nationwide quarantine but kept the state of emergency. Face masks are recommended in public transport, events in closed public spaces, and in other places where it is not possible to maintain a safe distance between people.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Vilnius (June 12, 2020)
Elections are still ongoing in the United States. Individual states may have changed details of absentee voting. Please review your state’s requirements at the Federal Assistance Voting Program (www.fvap.gov).
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania June 5, 2020
Locations: Cathedral Square, Vilniaus Rotuse, Gedimino st, Basanaviciaus st. and front of the Embassy. Event: Demonstrations expected to take place today June 5 beginning at 4 pm. Multiple groups intend to protest over police violence and racism. Online reports state that there may be over 1,000 participants. Host nation law enforcement have notified the U.S. Embassy of multiple …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (June 5, 2020)
The Lithuanian government has extended the quarantine to June 16. Some restrictions have been lifted. Many flight options are available out of Vilnius. Check our travel updates below.
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Consular Affairs – Routine Visa Services Have Been Temporarily Suspended by the Department of State
In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State has temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (May 29, 2020)
The Lithuanian government has extended the quarantine to June 11. Some restrictions have been lifted. More flights are availableout of Vilnius. Check our travel updates below.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (May 22, 2020)
More flights are becoming available. It is currently possible to travel from Vilnius to Riga or Frankfurt. Next week Tallinn will be added to the list.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius (May 15, 2020)
Our messages have changed to weekly on Friday. The next message will be released on Friday, May 22, 2020.
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U.S. Embassy Vilnius change in Consular Services due to COVID-19
Effective March 16, 2020, most Immigrant (IV) and Nonimmigrant (NIV) visa interview appointments are cancelled until further notice, due to the suspension of entry for immigrant and nonimmigrant travelers who pose a risk of transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Read More» TRAVEL SUSPENDED TO THE UNITED STATES FROM THE SCHENGEN AREA
This proclamation is effective at 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 13, 2020. This proclamation does not apply to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior to 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 13, 2020.
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Special Notice – Regarding All Travel to the U.S.
Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation.
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania
Location: Lithuania Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania
During the holiday season, security measures in Lithuania remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe.
Read More» U.S. Customs & Border Protection Modernizes the ESTA Website
U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced new features to the Electronic Travel System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) website, the portal through which prospective Visa Waiver Program travelers can apply to travel to the United States.
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Multimedia Contest for High-School Students: What Can I Do To Make Lithuania More Inclusive?
The U.S. Embassy in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, the Lithuanian Youth and Children Center and the Schoolchildren Union of Lithuania invites all students from grades 9-12 to participate in a human rights-focused multimedia contest. The winners will be students who can best share, through different multimedia medium, …
Read More» Online registration period for the DV-2021 Program begins!
DV-2021 Program: The revised online registration period for the DV-2021 Program begins on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and concludes on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5).
Read More» Consular Operations: Change In Official USD-Euro Consular Exchange Rate
Due to increasing value of the U.S. dollar, the Consular U.S. dollar exchange rate to Euro will be increased to 0.95 EUR (from its current rate of 0.90 EUR). This rate change will take effect on Friday, September 13, 2019.
Read More» There is a new way to obtain your U.S. visa without an interview
There is a new way to obtain your visa without an interview. Starting on Nov 5, 2018, the U.S. Embassy Consular Section will offer an interview waiver process to selected Lithuanians.
Read More» Diversity Visa 2020 Program – Applications Open
Online registration period for the DV-2020 Program will last from noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 3, 2018, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Read More» Security Message for U.S. Citizens: European Travel Alert
On September 1, 2017, The Department of State issued European travel alert for U.S. citizens because of the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017.
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